Methods for Meticulously Sanitizing Your Bathroom
Unleashing Your Spotless Bathroom with a Few Handy Tips
Ready to transform your bathroom into a sparkling haven? Here's a rundown of easy and effective deep cleaning methods for various areas, plus a few organization hacks to keep your space tidy.
DIY Soap Scum Eliminator
Craft your homemade soap scum cleaner using just two ingredients — white vinegar and Dawn dish liquid. This powerful combo cuts through soap scum with ease, perfect for cleaning your bathtub, shower, faucets, countertops, and even your toilet!
Dealing with Soap Scum Buildup
Spray and Soak
Spray the soap scum cleaner liberally onto the surfaces you want to clean. Let it sit for about 5 minutes before using a scrub brush to work it into the surface. Rinse with warm water.
Tough Spots: If spots remain persistent, let the cleaner sit longer and scrub more vigorously before rinsing.
Maintaining Your Showerhead
Over time, mildew and lime buildup can reduce water cleanliness and pressure. To bring your showerhead back to life, simply fill a bowl with vinegar, place your showerhead jets in the vinegar, and let it soak for 15-30 minutes. Use a scrub brush to lightly scrub the jets, then let water run through the showerhead to rinse it clean.
Alternative Cleaning Method
If your showerhead can't be removed, fill a plastic baggie with vinegar, cover the showerhead, and secure it with a binder clip. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes, then remove the baggie, pour the vinegar down the drain, and use a small brush to clean the showerhead before rinsing.
Bathroom Faucet Deep Clean
Water flow and quality suffer when lime and mildew collect in your faucets. Give them a deep clean by filling a plastic baggie with vinegar, placing it over the faucet, securing it with a binder clip, and letting it sit for 15-30 minutes. Remove the baggie, pour the vinegar down the drain, and use a small brush to scrub away residue, then rinse with warm water.
Toilet Deep Clean
Make sure your toilet is properly cleaned by spraying your soap scum cleaner all over the bowl and inner rim, letting it sit for 10 minutes, and then scrubbing with a toilet brush. This process will loosen any lime and scum buildup. Flush to rinse and make sure to clean your toilet brush with hot water.
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Maintenance
Often overlooked during cleaning, the exhaust fan can collect dust, lint, and debris. It's best to vacuum your exhaust vents every month or two, and replace filters as needed to help keep the air in your bathroom cleaner.
Tidy Up Your Space
Take advantage of the time you've spent deep cleaning your bathroom to organize your space as well. Toss empty or unwanted items and find a place for everything you use regularly. Use makeup organizers, drawer organizers, and shelving units to keep your counters and drawers clutter-free.
Transform your home-and-garden haven by incorporating a fresh, organized lifestyle in your bathroom. Combine your new, spotless bathroom space with storage solutions like makeup organizers and shelving units to maintain a tidy home-and-garden lifestyle that will save you time and keep your suite clean and revitalized.
